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Sodium Sweet Almondate
AKA “Sweet Almond Oil Soap”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium sweet almondate
AKA: Sweet Almond Oil Soap
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
Sodium Sweet Almondate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
CAS #
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ingredient derived from sweet almond oil saponification. Created in the 20th century to incorporate the traditional emollient and skin-soothing properties of sweet almond oil into water-soluble cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR